Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Estimator

Working from our client’s North West office and home, this challenging and exciting opportunity, requires an individual with demonstrable experience of projects from any area of the piling sector.

Our Client

Our client is a specialist in the design, supply and installation of all forms of piling, foundations, retaining structures, temporary works and ground engineering techniques and disciplines. They are vastly experienced in delivering innovative solutions in a wide range of sectors, with additional works such as permanent steel, sheet piled basements, retaining walls, temporary works and bracing for the rail, roads and infrastructure arena, amongst many others.

Overview

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an Estimator who will take the responsibility for pricing piling projects and scopes of work. The successful candidate should be able to review documents to determine the key considerations associated with proposed projects. You will possess good technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in the sector.

You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail, along with good communication and IT skills. This role is suitable for an individual with any experience across the ground engineering and piling sector.

The Role

* To understand and deliver the client's requirements, and liaise as required with internal and external stakeholders

* Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the ground conditions.

* Produce and prepare tenders for submittal to clients and respond to any technical queries

* To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of contracts

* Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at meetings.

* Awareness of risk including H&S and commercial aspects.

* To liaise and provide support to the operation team during the installation phase, if required

* Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

* Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by utilising experience from colleagues.

* Collaborative working with other group business units in JV to achieve shared end goals.

The Person

* Any experience of the piling, foundations, temporary works of ground engineering sectors

* Ability to sometimes work in isolation (at home) and to communicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verbally

* Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure

* Good negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams

* Possess the strategic and creative insight to understand opportunities within tenders

A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work, flexible working location and forward career progression